Brian's Clam Specific Reef Tank Project

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Looks like a nice start to your clam collection/system. Looking forward to seeing future updates.

Anthony

[Etaloche]

Originally Posted by straightrazorguy

Happy birthday Brian! I am envious of your clams. I'm in the market for a Crocea clam too!

Thanks! Crocea are very nice and don't get big. I hope you find one

Originally Posted by dino

im too nervous to even get one. kudos to you and best of luck

I know how nervous one can get with clams, but I don't think a reef is complete without one!

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

Looks like a nice start to your clam collection/system. Looking forward to seeing future updates.

Anthony

Thanks Anthony, looks like we're both getting back into out aquarium projects at the same time

[Etaloche]

So yesterday I actually pulled the trigger on the IM Lagoon 50, but it was too big and there was simply no way to convince my family to let me keep it.
I had my dream tank for about 24 hours, alas I had to go and return for a Lagoon 25 instead.

It was nice looking at it for 24 hours. I'll be sure to purchase it again one day when I have space. It is absolutely stunner of a tank.





Went back to get the 25 instead, saved a bunch of money by downsizing so I'll put that towards some nice clams.



Craigslist has yet to fail me. The APS tank from IM for this tank costs more than the tank itself and I simply could not bring myself to purchase one. I went to IKEA immediately after picking up the tank, but could not find a cabinet that fit the odd dimension of 24"x20" that this tank has. While I was in IKEA I started scrolling through what must've been at least couple dozen pages of craigslist ads when I finally found a suitable stand. I immediately went to go see it and the cabinet was simply perfect. Measuring 24" x 22" it is built like a tank and the hardware is top notch. They told me one of the family members had it custom made years ago. For $50 I think this is the deal of the day, not even a fraction of what a new stand from IM would've cost me.







and with that, the project is fully under way!

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Yeah, I get a lot of my fish stands/tanks off CL. Usually can find a nice cabinet for fish stand if you look for a while.

Too bad about about the bigger tank being a no go.

Anthony

[DorySaid]

Don't see to many clam tanks. Those looks gorgeous. I am hopeful you'll be able to nurse them back. Good luck with your build.

[smokinreefer]

Very cool!

Hopefully you can find some nicely colored and patterned specimens.

Clams are looking good! Hope that squammy recovers for you.

[Etaloche]

Originally Posted by smokinreefer

Very cool!

Hopefully you can find some nicely colored and patterned specimens.

Clams are looking good! Hope that squammy recovers for you.

Thank you! I've already started shopping for clams. A shop called Marine Experience out in Edmonton has a very nice selection which I've had my eyes on. Not sure how I feel about shipping clams in the middle of winter. Anyone have experience shopping from these guys?